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Joo Ok (Koreatown)

Dec 03, 2024
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The Backstory: Chef Shin Chang-ho brought nearly his entire team to New York when relocating his hit restaurant Joo Ok from Seoul, where it was celebrated for its contemporary interpretation of traditional Korean flavors. Seating just 40 guests per night, the discreet Koreatown restaurant has been nearly impossible to book, but t…

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